Dominic Ford, Redbridge Community Health Council’s chief officer, and his Waltham Forest counterpart were outraged to learn of the cost-saving measures.

“Secret” papers revealed major cuts to every service area and the postponement of planned investments, althgough no definite decisions had been made.

Facing the axe was the Goodmayes Hospital which was to be replaced with community mental health teams by the end of the year.

Their statement said: “Private discussions about cuts in services which will have a massive impact on the health of local people are a travesty of public accountability and the Government’s code of practise on openness in the NHS.”

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